Very Good
#1662 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 17% in state
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8
Middle School · Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 District
113 South Rowan Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90063
Enrollment
392
Student-Teacher
19.6:1
Score
7.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
392
Student-Teacher
19.6:1
Score
7.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,662 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#142 of 563
public schools
Academic growth
8.6 / 10
Excellent
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Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8
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About Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 District. Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 serves approximately 392 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,662 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
31% of students at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 — Students at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.6/10.
How Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 Compares
See how Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
113 South Rowan Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90063
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory (rated 8.2/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Belvedere Middle (rated 7.5/10, 0.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90063 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,725
Median Home Value
$619,100
Median Rent
$1,489/mo
Population
50,536
College Educated
12.8%
Homeownership
38.1%
Avg Commute
31.3 min
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Median Age
34
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8
What grades does Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 serve?
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8?
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8?
The student-teacher ratio at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 rank in CA?
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 ranks #1,662 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8's MySchoolScout rating?
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 a charter school?
Yes, Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 a Title I school?
No, Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8?
95.4% of students at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (323) 269-2156
Resources & Links
District
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 District- District Enrollment
- 392
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,784
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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